FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Extreme weather costs EU farmers 28 billion euros a year
The European Union’s agriculture sector loses an average of 28.3 billion euros ($31.9 billion) each year from extreme weather made worse by climate change, EU-backed analysis published on Tuesday showed
UK delays EU phytosanitary checks on fresh produce until 2027
The UK Government has announced a postponement of post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the European Union until 31 January 2027. This decision follows sustained lobbying and public pressure by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC)
The role of cherries in Chile’s future challenges
After a challenging season for Chilean cherries, industry experts are doing the math, analyzing points for improvement, and evaluating strategies to ensure the success of the country’s most important fruit industry
Manter technology helps High Trees Packers streamline operations
This interview was conducted with John Stevenson, Managing Director at High Trees Packers (HTP), to discuss the 25-year collaboration and the new packaging line, in conversation with Tom de Boer from Manter
Should you refrigerate your fruit? Here’s what to know
Not all fruits react the same to cold. While some benefit from refrigeration, others lose flavor or spoil faster. Knowing which is which can help reduce food waste
Yuksel Seeds launches “Creamy cucumber” concept in China
Yuksel Seeds continue his growth in the Chinese market with new projects in close collaboration with distributor and retailers
Bloom Fresh™ announces plans for the world’s biggest innovation hub
In a landmark moment for global agri-innovation, BLOOM FRESH™ has laid the first stone of what will soon become the most advanced fruit breeding and technology center in the world
Brussels celebrates the International Day of Potato with a high-level event
On Tuesday 27 May, Brussels marked the second edition of the International Day of Potato with a high- level conference and interactive exhibition, gathering key stakeholders from across the potato value chain
Camport analysis shows Chile’s foreign trade held its value despite lower volumes in 2024
The Maritime and Port Chamber of Chile (Camport) presented its annual analysis of maritime foreign trade for the period January–December 2024
Chilean Fruit meets with the Shanghai International Chamber of Commerce
The meeting is part of the organization’s goal to strengthen trade relations and promote greater awareness of Chilean fruit in Asian markets
Judicial Block to Trump’s tariffs
The U.S. President has agreed to extend trade talks following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Gen Z eats fewer fruit & veg than they think
This was confirmed by Marta Munné, Head of Research at AECOC Shopperview, during her speech at the AECOC Congress on Fruit and Vegetables. According to the third edition of the Consumer Barometer—conducted in collaboration with Patatas Menéndez—the daily consumption of fruit and vegetables among young Spaniards is lower than that of the general population
